After reading all the positive reviews, we decided to try Puratapa on a Saturday evening. They do…read morenot take reservations and some outside tables were already full at 7:45pm, waiting for them to open. We really wanted a seat inside, so that was fine. The menu are chalkboards on two walls. They are only in Spanish language. The atmosphere is hectic. My boyfriend and I ordered 6 different tapas and a sparkling water and 0,0 beer. Olives and a bread basket were immediately placed on the table. They had 6 waiters who provide attentive service. We watched plate after plate being served outside. Finally, my Hamburguesa Ternera arrived. Then my Hummus Tapenade arrived and shortly after that, my Pate de Ave. I had finished and was sitting a good 20 minutes before my boyfriend received his first plate,Tataki Atun. Pretty much all the people seated outside, even those who came after us, had finished their plates by now. Another 15 minutes passed before by boyfriend received his Bikini de Rambo and Bikini Bacalao at the same time. It was obvious the kitchen could not handle the Saturday dining crowd. They were making one type of tapa at a time to fill all orders for them. My Pate was good. I have had better hummus at a neighboring restaurant. My boyfriend's Bikini Bacalao was supposed to have guacamole. The sandwich was somewhat tasteless. When he removed the bread, there was none to be seen. He asked the waiter where the guacamole was. The waiter looked and pointed to a tiny unseen fleck on the bread and said that was the guacamole. The check was 33€ which included a 1€ fee for cutlery and 10% IVA. I don't see how this is considered the top tapas restaurant in the vicinity. We have had better experiences elsewhere.

Simply delicious! It's a trendy Spanish style tapas place w great drinks and wine. And GOOD…read moreservice. Win win restaurant. Highly recommend.

Very nice paviljon at the beach of sotogrande. Very friendly personell, nice menu and reasonable…read moreprices.

Decided to come here for Sunday lunch and were glad we did. We were offered menus in English (took…read moreone in Spanish as well because sometimes food terms do not translate). We picked 3 tapas: Mexican rib taco, Mexican hamburger and the black truffle spinach ravioli. Olives and a bread basket were brought to the table automatically. My boyfriend's rib taco appeared quickly. He had finished by the time both my hamburger and ravioli appeared at the same time. All were good. Service was decent. I never understand the timing of the food coming from the kitchen. Another table with children continually received plates of food. Another table had received none. For a small beer and a Coke, the bill was 21€, which included the fee for the bread.

Very friendly staff, lady who owned the restaurant had a long chat with us and was delightful, the…read morefood was absolutely great with a massive range and the waiters were extremely attentive, definitely recommended!!

We went here for some small tapas and a drink and I wasn't really overwhelmed I gotta say, it was a…read morebit more "fancy" then other more tradional places around, but the quality of the food wasn't that good as well. They tried that everything looks really nice, but the taste wasn't anything special, more on the worse side tbh I was here twice already and probably won't go for a third time, mostly for the variety of places around the bar

Estepona's hidden gem:-) This is the best restaurant we visited on our two week's stay in Estepona…read more The service is absolutely excellent and the quality of the food is just marvelous!

Really, these people have sacrificed decor for no-frills eating. But service was great with…read morebountiful AND spectacular seafood alongside the beach and Estepona's Port on the other. No Paella here. La Escollera is strictly seafood from what I saw. Because of Escollera's popularity with tourists AND locals alike, it gets busy so have a few things in mind: (1) give your name+last name to the host inside (2) if you can grab a high-top outside, go for it and get a Starter bite while you wait, (3) someone will yell out your last name, then (4) you're in. Attention from all the servers is definitely here and each offered individual tid-bit on what we ordered. Dozen oysters (or "12 pieces") were meaty and juicy with the right amount of oyster liquor. What's more, I know the oysters hubs and I have been getting on the East Coast in the States are good- but these here in Spain's Southern Coast are mind-blowing. Horseradish and mignonette? They're obsolete in these parts. You will get Tabasco as an alternate (for hubs) and some individually-packaged red wine. It did just fine. Prawns were good but the Sardines were excellent with a slightly crunchy-garlicky exterior. The oysters took it a bit over from what we've experienced during our stay. But come to think of it, comparing the quality and straight-from-the-sea catch to the East Coast, they were worth the €54. Skip the juicy-flavored sangria and go for a red or white instead. In essence, it's all about the seafood here.

Best seafood I've ever had!!…read more We arrived mid afternoon and the place was crowded. We put our name on the list but ended up just getting a bar table outside (which has service anyway). We ordered a lot of small plates and everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and well seasoned. While we usually prefer sautéed seafood, the fried squid was exceptional. Don't miss out on this spot! Right by the water, beautiful view.

Stunning experience yesterday at Los Abanicos for lunch! So good we are returning today! And we…read morewill pace ourselves better for the large portions. Started with oysters and pil pil shrimp. Entrees: Rabbit stew, beef Wellington, lamb shoulder, lamb chop. Potatoes and mint sauce that accompanied were memorable too. Finished with egg custard dessert and mango ice cream. Every bite divine! Thank you to our star server, Angel, for being so patient and welcoming!

Fantastic food. Excellent ambience in the middle of Benahavis Spain. Servers very pleasant…read more Definitely a repeat.

I'm giving this place 4* just for the view BUT the food is excellent, the view is worth coming for,…read moreit's a little hard to find if you can make it here it's definitely worth it! Fontanilla gets very crowded after 10 PM with local families having their dinner but the food was amazing! we ordered the Boquerones (fried anchovies), the calamari, the Gamba pilpil and oysters in the shell and everything was fantastic! the experience is totally worth it if you make the trip here just to have a view from the beach....overlooking the sun setting as you are eating dinner ... it is a totally amazing and totally unique experience!

Nice place by the beach. Reservation in advance is recommended. The food is really good, nothing…read morefancy or sophisticated. Lots of tuna dishes, really good. Also de rice with carabineros was excellent. My favorite when your stating at Conil de la Frontera.

With a view of the famous Puente Viejo from every patio table, it's hard to be disappointed with…read morethe ambiance. Patio is covered and heated in winter months. We enjoyed lunch on a beautiful winter day. The service was great and the servers we encountered spoke Spanish and English. The vegetables were locally farmed and scrumptious. Wine recommendations were also delightful. Highly recommended trying the steaks. Nothing we had was disappointing. Reservations strongly recommended but if you go at an off time, you should be accommodated.

Overall 4.5…read more AMBIANCE: 5.0. We had table on edge of terrace at sunset. Wow! SERVICE: 5.0. Spot-on wine and food recommendations and attentive service. FOOD: 4.0. Everything was good/satisfying. Unspectacular yet hearty meal. - 4.0: Cordero Asado con patata al horno y ensalada (Roasted lamb with baked patatoes abd salad) - 4.0: Calamar a la plancha sobre fideos y alioli (Grilled squid with noodles and alioli) - 4.0: Parrillada de Verduras con Fundente de Queso Rondeño (Grilled vegetables with melted goat cheese from Ronda)

When I am in Estepona, a few months out of the year, this is my favorite restaurant and I eat here…read moremultiple times a week. First, you will definitely need a reservation. It is always busy. There is seating in the "patio" with a nice man made fireplace in cooler months. There is the main area with the bar and a long table. And there is the option to sit on the 'terrace,' which is a pedestrian street. Weather cooperating, we love to sit on the terrace and people watch. All areas are extremely clean and cheerful. Service is friendly and efficient without being pesty. When a table is reserved, it is yours from your reservation time to the remainder of the evening. They never try to hustle you along so that others (without a reservation) might be seated. American restaurants could learn from this. The menu has about 30 different tapas offerings as well as pinchos, tostas, and entrees. There is something for every appetite. There is always one or two tapas of the day, which change. I am not a seafood eater, so I am thankful that at least half the items offered are not from the sea. My boyfriend loves seafood, so there is plenty to satisfy his tastes, too. We really like to chose 2 to 3 tapas each and that is very filling. My favorites are "taco de manzana" and the chicken burrito, oh, and the mini lamb hamburgers! I guess I really don't have just one favorite! Everything is very fresh and tasty. Most of the tapas are 2€ and 3€. The tostas are 8€ and very filling. My favorite is tosta queso de cabra. Among larger items, my boyfriend really likes the shrimp brick. They will also accommodate an appetite and make it larger or smaller. I normally drink sparkling water or tea. My boyfriend is the wine drinker. They have an extensive wine offering and at least once a month will have a special event with wine pairings or a wine class. They have a full time sommelier who organizes these events. There is also a full bar. I will usually have an after dinner drink. The pours are generous! Our bill for the evening (2 people) is usually 20€-25€ for 6 tapas, a wine (or two), water and an after dinner drink. Highly recommended!

A lovely place with nice ambiance. However, I feel it was…read morenot as gastronomical tasty as I have expected. I was expecting more and was disappointed. My tuna poky bawl was very mediocre and the foie gras tapas was lacking in flavour. I would not recommend for a " gastronomic " experience